The Bombay High Court's Goa bench has convicted former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal in the 2013 Goa sexual assault case, overturning his 2021 acquittal by a sessions court. After the conviction, Tejpal personally appealed to the court for leniency, saying, "I believe I am a victim." Outside court, he also alleged that the case was driven by political vendetta and claimed he was being targeted because of Tehelka's investigative reporting. The Goa government had challenged the 2021 acquittal, arguing that the trial court failed to properly appreciate key evidence, including an apology email. The High Court is now hearing arguments on the quantum of sentence.

Iran's farewell ceremony for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has drawn global attention after the funeral in Tehran was marked by powerful political messaging, anti-US and anti-Israel slogans, and repeated calls for revenge. Thousands gathered in the Iranian capital as the country began a week-long mourning period for Khamenei and members of his family who were killed during the recent conflict. Videos and images from the event showed crowds chanting slogans including "Death to America" and "Death to Israel," while posters targeting US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were displayed by some mourners. During one address, poet Mohammad Rasouli declared, "Trump's murder is our responsibility," a remark that has attracted widespread international attention. Other speakers emphasized that while individuals may be killed, their ideals would endure. Iranian officials and supporters repeatedly pledged resistance and vowed that the country's policies would continue despite the loss of its longtime leader. WATCH